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A Student Guide to theCollege of Humanities

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Humanities Advisement Center ✦ 1175 JFSB

Welcome to the College of Humanities!

Congratulations on choosing a major in the College of Humanities! We are pleased that you have decided to explore your intellectual passion in our College. Study of the humanities will enrich your life as it prepares you for a rewarding career path.

Our disciplines focus on the rigorous study of language, literature, art, history, and philosophy from a variety of theoretical perspectives. As you explore any of our majors you will sharpen your skills in critical reading, research methods, analytical thinking, and writing. A humanities education lays the foundation for meaningful civic participation and for meeting the challenges of life in a modern, globalized marketplace.

To quote one of our alumni:

A liberal arts education is a true education. It will never become obsolete. It is the grace with which you are enabled to move through the world, and is evident each time you speak. You will be enriched by this education in ways im-possible to find in other fields. It is a great way to prepare for other areas of study, armed with knowledge of the cultures of the world, the abil-ity to communicate and the sensitivity to note the finer points of life around you.

We look forward to serving you and helping you reach your potential.

Sincerely,Paula Landon and the Advisement Center Staff

Cover photo from Photography @douglas.kahn

Our goal in the Humanities Advisement Center is to help you meet the mission and aims of a BYU educa-tion by reaching your educational, career, and life goals. In advising, both the advisor and the advisee have responsibilities. Below are frequently asked ques-tions (FAQ) that will address many of the questions students typically have.

What kinds of services can advisors in the Humanities Advisement Center perform?

• Orientbothnewfreshmenandtransferstudents.• Provideformalinformationaboutyourindividual

program: ➢ University Core and Religion requirements.➢ Major and minor requirements.➢ Records, transcripts, transfer work, special exams,

AP credit, etc. • InterpretprogressreportandMyMAPinformation.• Clarifyregistrationinformation,policies,and

procedures.• Determinetransferequivalencies.• Declareorchangeamajor.• Provideinformationanddeclareaminor.• Helpcreateagraduationplan.

• Facilitateinternshipsandprovidecareerinformation,direction, and planning.

• Approvegraduationapplicationandsubmitclearancefor graduation.

• Assistwithpersonalacademicneedsorproblems.• Providereferralsforotherquestions,needs,or

problems.

What responsibilities do you have as an advisee?• Learntocreateagraduationplanbasedonyourabili-

ties, aspirations, interests, and values and graduate in a timely manner based on your plan.

• Learntousevariousresourcestodetermineyouredu-cational, career, and life goals and plan for and achieve those goals.

• Meetacademicprogramrequirementsandprepareforacareer or graduate studies.

• Developasetoftransferableskillsthroughacademiclearning and Humanities+ experiences (see page 7).

• Beabletoarticulateyourgoalsandskillstopotentialemployers.

• Cultivateintellectualhabitsthatwillleadtoalifetimeoflearning through your liberal arts major.

Humanities Advisement We realize that attending an institution as large as BYU can be a challenging experience, and you may need guidance in order to successfully navigate all of the educational and career options available to you. We invite you to seek advisement early and often so you can meet your goals.

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Do I need an appointment to see an advisor? You are welcome to either walk into the Humanities Advisement Center and see an advisor as they are available or make an appointment. Contact faculty advisors in your major depart-ment to set up an appointment during their office hours.

Do I have to visit the Humanities Advisement Center to declare or change a major? Yes. If you are in the local area, we ask that you come into 1175 JFSB to change or declare a major. Some majors require a prior visit with a faculty advisor in the department, so please contact the Advisement Center to see what is required.

Can I double major? Do I earn two degrees if I double major? You may wish to complete studies in two majors, especially with language majors. This decision should be made early in your college career and carefully planned. Contact the Supervisor of the Humanities Advisement Center to begin the process (see page 6). Only one degree, the degree of the pri-mary major, is awarded.

How do I declare a minor? If the minor is in the College of Humanities, visit the Humanities Advisement Center and request that the minor be added to your record. If your minor is in another col-lege, visit that college advisement center and ask them to send a minor clearance form to 1175 JFSB.

How do I get a substitution for a major or mi-nor course? Obtain a Major Modification Form from 1175 JFSB or online at http://saas.byu.edu/registrar/graduation/forms.php and have it approved by the designated authorized faculty (chair or section head, as indicated by the Humanities Advisement Center).

How and when do I apply for graduation? Apply online at https://y.byu.edu/ry/ae/prod/acad_plan/cgi/stdGraduationApp.cgi by the appropriate dead-line (Nov 15 for April, Feb 15 for August, Sept 15 for

December).ContacttheHumanitiesAdvisementCenter after you have completed the online form.

What can I do with my major? What are my career options? This handbook will help answer these questions. Follow the instructions on Career Preparation and Humanities+. Explore, assess, deter-mine your interests; job-shadow; do a professionally relevant internship; complete a minor. Make career decisions that will best suit your interests and goals.

Where can I find an internship? There are numer-ous sources for internships. Follow the instructions about internships in this guide book on pages 15 through 18. Visit with an advisor, meet with your department internship coordinator, check the advisement and ca-reers services websites, attend internship fairs, talk with friends, look up internship opportunities for companies or corporations you wish to work for online, contact your major or minor internship coordinators, etc.

What do I need to do to attend graduate school? Choose the graduate school experience you want: professional schools (MBA, law, medicine) or academic studies. Contact the Pre-professional Advisement Center, admissions officers, or graduate coordinators of academic programs of various schools. Talk with faculty about program recommendations. Earn a good GPA. Complete required courses for ad-missions, prepare for the appropriate graduate school exams, take the exams, and apply by the deadlines.

How do I become involved with my peers? There are numerous opportunities: join an academic club in your major, join a campus club in an area of interest to you, or become part of the Humanities Student Council in the College of Humanities (http://humanities.byu.edu/hcsc/). Take advantage of these opportunities to get to know and serve others and have leadership experiences.

Other Frequently Asked Advising QuestionsIf your questions are not addressed here or you need further information, always feel free to contact the Humanities Advisement Center (1175 JFSB, 801-422-4789). We are happy to help with any of your concerns.


How can I find out if my credits have trans-ferred or will transfer? Contact the Transfer EvaluationOffice(D-148ASB,801-422-8566)forques-tions about transfer work for University Core require-ments. Contact the Humanities Advisement Center for information or help in determining transfer equivalent courses in the major or minor.

How can I determine the correct language class to begin my enrollment at BYU? If you have previously taken courses in French, German, Russian, or Spanish, you can take a placement exam online at http://webcape.byuhtrsc.org?/acc=byu with the pass-word cougars1. For other courses, contact the depart-ment directly to speak with a faculty member.

How can I get help with a graduation plan? Followtheinstructionsonpages8and14.Comeintothe Humanities Advisement Center (1175 JFSB) to meet with an advisor who can help you determine how to set up your graduation plan.

How do I get a permission code to add a class once school has started? Obtain permission codes for classes from the faculty instructor.

How can I check my progress toward gradua-tion? Your progress report on MyMAP will indicate which courses you have planned, are currently enrolled in, and have completed.

What do I do if I’m struggling academically in my classes? Talk to your faculty instructor to let them know of your situation and seek their help. Also, seek help from the TA, a tutor, or a friend. Form a study group with other students in the course. You may also want to attend academic success workshops for areas of particular challenge to you (note taking, test preparation, etc.) in the University Advisement Centerin2500WSC.

What can I do if I’m having a hard time emotionally or have personal issues that are affecting my success in class? Come see your advisor in 1175 JFSB. We are always here to listen and help. We can also provide referrals to other offices that are trained to help. You can also contact the Counseling Center directly to make an ap-pointment(1500WSC,802-422-3035)orcontacttheHealthCenterifyouneedmedications(2310SHC,801-422-2771).Yourbishopcanalsogiveyoucounsel. Build a large support system of advisors and counselors who can help you address your is-sues. If you have an emotional, physical, or learn-ing disability, contact the University Accessibility Center(2170WSC,801-422-2767)todocumentthedisability and receive accommodations to improve learning success.

Where can I get help if I am on warning or probation? TheAcademicSupportOffice(2502WSC,801-422-2723)willsendyounotificationandaccesstothe forms you will need to fill out and return to them. The forms require a signature of a faculty member and sometimes the supervisor of the advisement center. Contact the Humanities Advisement Center to obtain the name of your faculty advisor. Feel free to also meet with your academic advisor for help in improving your grades and standing.


Advising TeamWhy do I have several advisors? How do I know who to go to?

You will have a team of advisors to help you achieve your educational and career goals. Each member has a different specialty. Your academic advisor in the Advisement Center will help you understand course requirements, plan course schedules, create a timely graduation plan, and address any academic concerns you may have as you strive to meet your educational goals. This advisor will also help you integrate your academic and Humanities+ (see page 15) enriched learning experiences and provide internship and career direction.

Your faculty advisor in your major department will provide information about your major program and possibilities for research and integration into your major department. Internship advisors from the Advisement Center and your department will help you find and complete an academically rigorous and profes-sionally relevant internship to gain real-world experi-ence. Your team of advisors and other faculty members will help you explore and choose a path to meet your educational and career goals.

Other advising resources are also available from the university (such as the offices of Counseling, Career Services, Exploratory Internships, Pre-professional Programs, etc.). Your academic advisor can direct you to these other resources as needed.

Academic Advisors:

Paula Landon: 1175BJFSB,801-422-4741,[email protected]

English and English Teaching, Supervisor

Maridee Beeston: 1175AJFSB,801-422-1422,[email protected]

American Studies, Humanities, Classics, Comparative Literature, Linguistics, English Language, Philosophy, Internships

Ron Spotts:1175DJFSB,801-422-4002,[email protected]

Chinese, Japanese, Korean, French, Italian, German, Russian, Spanish, Portuguese, Careers

David Waddell: 1175CJFSB,801-422-4780,[email protected]

Internships,Careers,AssistantDean

Faculty Advisor: _________________________________________

_________________________________________

Career/Internships Coordinator: _________________________________________

_________________________________________

Other Advising Resources: _________________________________________

_________________________________________


Humanities+We in the College of Humanities are passionate and unapologetic about the study of the liberal arts, even if our majors often lack the kinds of immediate pathways to employment that nursing, engineering, accounting, or finance provide. The evidence for the marketability of humanities skills is abundant, but the pathway to a job requires diligent preparation, sound advising, and a clear strategy. Our disciplines are not only excellent preparation for the professional schools (law, medi-cine, library science, MPA, MBA), but can also lead to excellent jobs in government agencies, NGOs, and high profile companies. In our globalized marketplace, many recruiters are turning directly to humanities majors for their foreign-language and intercultural expertise, their leadership abilities, their expertise in analyzing and solving problems, their communication skills, and above all for their intellectual flexibility and creativity. In a rapidly changing world it is important to gain a broad education that will be applicable in a multitude of contexts and over a lifetime.

For students wishing to land a job right after the BA, it is crucial to have a plan for developing a skill-set

that will be identifiable and attractive to employers. The best way to accomplish this is for you to engage in Humanities+ experiences and especially in an intern-ship experience. Humanities+ is the name we have given to a range of enriched learning and profession-alizing supplements—or “pluses”—that will facilitate your entry into your first job and help you achieve lifelong success.

What do Humanities+ experiences include?

• Local,national,andinternationalinternships• Mentoredresearchwithfaculty• Secondarymajors• Professionallyrelevantminors• UniversityHonorsProgram• StudyAbroad• Experiencesthatteachtransferableskills

Additional information about Humanities+ experi-encescanbefoundonpages15and18–20.SeetheHumanities+ blog: Humanitiesplus.byu.edu

Students on Study Abroad in England.


Include the following in your graduation plan:• Allmajorrequirements,includinghoursinresi-

dence at BYU, foreign residency, sequencing of prerequisite courses, etc. (check the MAP for your major or your progress report on MyMap)

• AllUniversityCorerequirements(MyMap)• Religionrequirements,bothrequiredcoursesand

hours in residence at BYU (MyMap)• Aminimumof120totalcredithoursand30hours

in residence at BYU (MyMap) • Requiredorelectiveminors,supportingcourse

work, or optional required courses

Consider including Humanities+ opportuni-ties in your academic and career plans for graduation:• Internshipexperiences:WashingtonSeminar,inter-

national internship, internship in major or minor, exploratory internship, etc.

• Professionallyrelevantminors

How to Make a Timely and Coherent Graduation Plan

• StudyAbroadorfieldstudyexperience• Volunteerexperience• Studentinvolvementandleadershipexperiences• Careerexplorationandpreparation(StDev317:

Career Strategies)• Transferableskillscourses(writing,computer,math,

editing, management, statistics, etc.)• Coursesrequiredforgraduatestudies• Individualresearchandmentoredlearning• UniversityHonorsProgramandthesis• Employmentinareasofcareerinterest• Extracurricularactivities

If you have questions about your requirements or any of these suggestions or need help making a graduation plan,pleasecontactyouradvisor.(Seeformonpage14).

Humanities Advisement Center, 1175 JFSB, 801-422-4789, [email protected] http://humanities.byu.edu/advisement/

How will I fit all of my University Core, religion, major, and minor requirements together along with internships and other Humanities+ experiences and still graduate in four years? How do I go about making a graduation plan?


Prior to Arriving: Orientation and Registration

Freshman Students

Prepare for university life: ☐ Take the MyMAP tutorial (http://nirvana.byu.edu/

uac/my-map-planning-and-organizing-tutorial).☐ Review University Core requirements (http://saas.

byu.edu/classSchedule/policy/spsu/univcore.php).☐ Review the MAP for your major.☐ Become familiar with University terminology and

Web sites.☐ Review the University Catalog (http://saas.byu.edu/

catalog/).☐ Determinefinancialaidandscholarshipop-

tions (http://saas.byu.edu/ebrochure/BYU_Financial_Aid_and_Scholarships_Guide/Step_1__Count_the_Cost/).

☐ Understand AP/IB equivalencies (http://saas.byu.edu/admissionsServices/admissions/AP_IBCredit.php?freshman).

☐ Learn about University Honors (http://honors.byu.edu/).

Enroll for first semester or term:☐ Sign up for Freshman Mentoring (http://freshman-

mentoring.byu.edu/).☐ Determineandenrollinappropriatecoursesfor

first term or semester.☐ Take the language placement exam to determine

proper language course enrollment if you are continu-ing studies in Spanish, French, German, or Russian. The Web site is http://webcape.byuhtrsc.org/?acct=byu with the password cougars1 (case sensitive).

Make contact with the University:☐ Contact the Humanities Advisement Center for

help in determining your first term or semester enrollment.

☐ Attend orientation.

Transfer Students:

Prepare for transfer to BYU: ☐ Understand the remaining University Core (http://

saas.byu.edu/classSchedule/policy/spsu/univcore.php) and major requirements.

☐ Determinetheremainingreligionrequirements.☐ Submit your most recent transcripts to BYU.

Make contact with the University:☐ Contact the Humanities Advisement Center to

determine transfer equivalencies for major courses and determine your first enrollment at BYU.

☐ Attend orientation.


College of Humanities ✦ 4-Year Timeline Now that I have been admitted to BYU, how do I start interacting with advisement, the University, and the registration system? How do I know what classes to take during my first year of enrollment at BYU?

Exploration:☐ Explore major options: visit the Advisement Center,

taketheStudentDevelopmentcourseonchoosingamajor, attend major fairs, etc.

☐ Take courses in areas of interest.

Academic Progress:☐ Identify and meet with your academic advisor in

1175 JFSB.☐ Enrollinappropriate100-and200-levelcourses

inyourmajor;exceptionsincludeLing330forLinguistics majors (taken second semester) and 300-levellanguagecoursesforreturnedmissionaries.

☐ Understand University Core requirements and complete first-year University Core courses: writing, American Heritage, beginning language courses, etc.

☐ Improve your skills for academic success; take StudentDevelopment(StDev)coursesorworkshopsin2500WSConnotetaking,studygroups,timemanagement, test preparation, etc.

☐ Meet deadlines to add or drop courses.☐ Determineafinancialplanandseekfinancialaidand

scholarships.☐ Use resources to help you succeed in college (contact

the Advisement Center for referrals).

Become Part of the University:☐ Join a learning community: Freshman Mentoring,

Honors, etc.☐ Learn how to interact with faculty in and out of the

classroom.☐ Get to know at least one faculty member.☐ Attend student involvement activities: BYUSA,

Humanities Student Council, clubs, etc.

Humanities+ ✦ Career or Graduate School Preparation:☐ Take assessments of your personal and career

strengths, values, and interests.☐ Explore and learn about all your career options.☐ Learn about minors and Humanities+ options for

enriched learning (see page 15).☐ Attend internship and career workshops and fairs.☐ Start a portfolio of learning experiences and career

ideas.

Consider What You Want Your University Experience to Be:☐ Examine your skills, interests, and values:

• Whatdoyoudowell?• Whatareyoupassionateabout?• Whatisimportanttoyou?• Whatdoyouseeyourselfbecoming?• Whataccomplishmentsandexperiencescanyou

build on?• Whatskillsandcharacteristicsdoyouwantto

develop?


First Year ✦ Expectations and Exploration(0–29 Hours or First Semester Matriculation)

Your first year is an exciting time! Take every opportunity to explore what you want to study, what careers interest you, what experiences you want to have in college, and what you want your education to be. The following are suggestions to help you make that critical first-year transition to college life.



“We know what we are but know not what we may be.” —William Shakespeare, Hamlet

Academic Progress:☐ Use the information in this handbook to determine

how to study what you love and find career success.☐ Meet with your academic and faculty advisors to

track second-year progress toward your educational goals.

☐ Craft a coherent plan for timely graduation.☐ Enroll in appropriate second-year courses in the

major according to the MAP for your major.☐ Enroll in appropriate University Core, language, and

skills-building courses.☐ Apply for your teaching major (if you are pursuing

an education major).☐ Determineafinancialplanandseekfinancialaid

and scholarships.☐ DecideonminorsandotherHumanities+ enriched

learning activities that will help you meet your goals.

Second Year ✦ Development(30–59 Hours)

In your second year, you may experience a “sophomore slump” because college life is no longer new. Continue to explore your interests, make critical decisions about your educational goals, and narrow your career choices. This is a great build-ing year as you move further into your major and plan for internships.

Humanities+ ✦ Career or Graduate School Preparations: ☐ Identify career opportunities for your major.☐ Attend career and internship fairs and workshops.☐ Explore internship opportunities through the

Humanities Advisement Center (see page 15).☐ Clarify career goals and interests through addi-

tional Humanities+ experiences.☐ Search admission requirements to graduate or

professional school.☐ Learn job-shadowing and other internship and

career search skills through career and internship workshops.

☐ Add Humanities+ and educational experiences to your portfolio.

Immersion and Involvement:☐ Build scholarly relationships with two or three

faculty members. ☐ Seek out involvement with peers: Humanities

Student Council, academic clubs, student journals, etc.

☐ Take part in enriching extracurricular activities (at-tend lectures, forums, cultural events, etc.).



Third Year ✦ Integration(60–89 Hours)

Your junior year is a time to experience great intellectual growth in your major. It is a time to seek professionally rel-evant internships and integrative experiences with faculty and other peers. It is the perfect time to clarify your goals and seek opportunities to begin bridging academics and professional life.

Academic Progress:☐ Meet with your academic and faculty advisors to

review your academic progress.☐ Establish scholarly relationships with faculty for

mentored research opportunities.☐ Enroll in upper-division, third-year courses as indi-

cated on the MAP for your major.☐ Enroll in Advanced Writing and other University

Core skills courses.☐ Complete foreign language residency (if required for

major).☐ Integrate academic and career plans.

Humanities+ ✦ Mentored Research and Career or Graduate School Preparations:☐ Complete an academically rigorous and professionally

relevant internship.☐ Complete additional Humanities+ experiences (see

page 15):• Mentoredresearch• StudyAbroad• Professionallysignificantminor• HonorsProgram

☐ Experience different job settings: internships, job-shadowing, volunteering, part-time work, etc.

☐ Monitor your career or graduate school preparation.☐ Identify job market skills from your major.☐ Use learning and career experiences you have

recorded in your portfolio or journal to write an ef-fective resume.

☐ Clarify your career goals with Humanities+ intern-ships, mentored research, job shadowing, etc.

☐ Prepare for graduate school exams.☐ EnrollinStDev317(CareerStrategies).☐ Learn how to market your liberal arts and

Humanities+ abilities and skills to employers. ☐ Developtransferableskillsandlearnhowtoarticu-

late them to employers.

Integration:☐ Engage in student involvement with peers.☐ Complete leadership experiences.


“Education is a part of being about our Father’s business.” —Spencer W. Kimball

Fourth Year ✦ Undergraduate Completion (90–120 Hours)

You’ve made it to your senior year. This is the time to complete research opportunities, to explore capstone experiences in your major, and to tie your educational and career goals together as you transition to the marketplace or graduate school.

Academic Completion: ☐ Enroll in and complete the fourth year and capstone

courses as indicated on MAP.☐ Meet with academic advisor to ensure you are on

track for a timely graduation.☐ Complete University Core and other requirements

for graduation.☐ Achieve student learning outcomes. ☐ Apply for graduation and meet deadlines. ☐ Seek to fulfill the BYU Aim of “lifelong learning

and service.”☐ Graduate.

Humanities+ ✦ Career or Graduate School Transitions: ☐ Pursue potential career and graduate school

opportunities.☐ Take graduate school exams.☐ Begin job networking.

☐ Set up interviews with recruiters through Career Placement.

☐ Apply for graduate school.☐ Apply learning and Humanities+ experiences

from your portfolio to your resume.☐ Capitalize on transferable skills gained in your

liberal arts major.☐ Match abilities, financial commitment, and loca-

tion to job or graduate school.☐ Select a job or graduate school from offers.

Alumni: ☐ Join a humanities alumni group.☐ Provide internship opportunities for students.☐ Help students network.




Academic & Career Graduation PlannerName: ______________________________ ID#: ___________________ Graduation Date: ______________

Fill out the form with your entire academic program, beginning with the present semester or term. Include University Core requirements and major classes. Strive for a balance. Include minor or elective classes, if appli-cable. Make sure prerequisite courses are in place. See MAPs, catalog, progress report, and MyMap for informa-tion. Schedule 15 hours each semester (or 7 hours for spring or summer term). Follow recommendations for Humanities+ enrichment.

Semester/Term1 Hrs Semester/Term2 Hrs Semester/Term3 Hrs Semester/Term4 Hrs

Visit Career Center Explore careers Set life/career goals Build skills

Take assessments Start a career file Match major to career Be involved

Total hours Total hours Total hours Total hours

Semester/Term 5 Hrs Semester/Term 6 Hrs Semester/Term 7 Hrs Semester/Term 8 Hrs

Get to know faculty Clarify career goals Prepare resume Interview w/recruiters

Seek internships Mentored learning Apply for grad school Recommendations


__________________________________ ________ ___________________________________ ________

StudentSignature Date CollegeAdvisementCenterSignature Date

Semester/Term1 Hrs Semester/Term2 Hrs Semester/Term3 Hrs Semester/Term4 Hrs

Visit Career Center Explore careers Set life/career goals Build skills

Take assessments Start a career file Match major to career Be involved


Semester/Term 5 Hrs Semester/Term 6 Hrs Semester/Term 7 Hrs Semester/Term 8 Hrs

Get to know faculty Clarify career goals Prepare resume Interview w/recruiters

Seek internships Mentored learning Apply for grad school Recommendations



Internships“Students can derive enormous value from intern-ships in terms of new skills learned, applied education, networking, developing comfort in a job environment, and industry experience. Internships can also give stu-dents the opportunity to explore options and industries previously untried.” (US News and World Report, May 10,2010)

Internships Are Important Because They:

• Providethesinglemostimportantkeytoobtainingemployment.

• Establishreal-worldworkexperience.• Createahiringpoolwithinthecompany.• Resultinhigherstartingsalarieswhenstartingfull-

time employment.• Provideanopportunitytoexploredifferentcareers.• Provideanopportunitytoapplyclassroomlearning

to real-world applications.• Makeclassroomlearningmoremeaningful.

Three Simple Steps to Completing a Humanities Internship

Step 1—Begin• MeetwithMarideeBeeston,InternshipAdvisor,to

help define areas of interest and type of internship.• Meetwithyourmajororminororotherprogram

internship coordinators (see Table 1 on page 18).

Step 2—Find an Internship• Researchpossibleinternshipproviders.• LookonlineattheHumanitiesCollegedatabase

(http://humanities.byu.edu/advisement) to see a list of approved providers.

• MeetwithRichardAng,CareerPlacementOffice,2410WSC,foradditionalideas.

• Pickaninternshipofinterestandseveralback-upopportunities.

• Meetwithyourmajororminorinternshipcoordinator(see Table 1) to set up credit hours and course contracts.

Step 3—Make it Happen• FilloutUniversityIRAMSform(http://saas.byu.edu/intern/).• Meetwithmajororminorinternshipcoordinator.• Receivedepartmentalapprovalforpossiblecollegecredit.• Haveagreatinternshipexperience.• ShareyourinternshipstorywithMarideeBeeston

(1175 JFSB, [email protected])• Enjoythemanybenefitsofcompletinganinternship!

Humanities+ ExperiencesAs you pursue your University Core and major require-ments, you want to also pursue experiences that will profes-sionalize your academic learning and prepare you for the job market or graduate school. You will want to complete at least one internship experience and plan for many other enriching Humanities+ experiences described below.

Graduation Humanities+ Career Life Skills

Educational Time Line (What to Do When)

Transfer Students

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Prior to First Year Second Year Third Year Fourth Year After Attendance 1st semester 2nd Semester 1st Semester 2nd Semester 1st Semester 2nd Semester 1st Semester 2nd Semester Graduation Contact Advisement Center Identify and meet advisor Consult with your advisor to track progress Share what your liberal arts major means TakeMyMAPtutorial Determineeducationalgoals Reevaluateyourgraduationplan Evaluateandmodifygoalsasneeded Completefourth-yearandcapstone courses as indicated in the MAP Register for first enrollment Attend major fair Take second-year courses as per major Enroll in third-year courses as indicated on Complete all requirements for graduation MAP the major MAP Take Foreign Language Create a graduation Enroll in Advanced Writing and other Enroll in Advanced Writing and other Apply for Order cap and Placement exam (if needed) plan University Core skills courses University Core skills courses graduation gown Review MAP for your major Understand University Core and major Apply for teaching major (if you are a Complete foreign language residency (if Graduate requirements teaching major) required for major) Review University Become familiar with BYU calendar, deadlines, Search admission requirements to Monitor graduate Prepare for graduate Apply to graduate Identify job skills acquired Requirements terminology (MyMap, MAPs, Route Y) graduate or professional schools school preparation exams school in your liberal arts major Understand AP/IB Sign up for Freshman Mentoring Pursue potential graduate school equivalencies opportunities Attend Orientation Take introductory and first-year courses Match abilities, financial commitment, in the major and location to graduate school Understand Religion Transfer Learn to read your progress report Monitor your progress report Select graduate school Review remaining university Learn to interact with faculty in and out of the Build scholarly relationship with a faculty requirements classroom member Contact Advisement Center to Explore Humanities+ enriching opportunities Learn resume writing and interviewing Complete Seek out mentored Complete Mentor current students determine major equivalent (internships, mentored research, study abroad, skills for internship opportunities Humanities+ research mentored with internship courses minors, University Honors, etc.) internship experience opportunities research opportunities Submitmostrecenttranscript Attendinformationworkshops Attendinternshipworkshopsandfairs EnrollinStDev317 to BYU Get to know at least one faculty member Explore mentored learning opportunities with Use Humanities+ experiences to clarify career Capitalize on liberal arts and transferable skills faculty goals Engage in Humanities+ enriched learning Integrate Humanities+ and educational plans Apply Humanities+ experiences from your activities portfolio to your resume Explore internship opportunities through the Learn how to market your liberal arts and Humanities Advisement Center Humanities+ skills to employers Identify career opportunities for your major Monitor career preparation Pursue potential career opportunities Become an alumni contact Takecoursesinareasofinterest Attendcareerworkshops Developtransferable Attendcareerfairs Setupinterviewswithrecruitersthrough skills Career Placement Take career Explore career Clarify career goals through Humanities+ Experience different job settings (internship, Match abilities, financial commitment, and assessments options for your major experiences job-shadowing, volunteer, part-time work) location to job offers Learn job-shadowing and other career Identify job market skills from your major search skills Keep a portfolio Add Humanities+ and educational Use career experiences from portfolio to build Select job from offers experiences to portfolio resume Build a professional/job network Utilize job network Determinefinancialaidand Useresourcestoimproveacademicsuccessskills Takepartinenrichingextracurricularactivities Engageinstudentinvolvementwithpeers Completeleadershipexperiences scholarship options Prepare for college life Attend student involvement activities (BYUSA, Seek involvement with peers (Humanities Stud- Seek out leadership experiences Seek opportunities for “lifelong learning and Humanities Student Council, clubs, etc.) ent Council, student journals, academic clubs) service” Attend devotionals and forums, college Focus on life/school balance Balance life/school Focus on life/work balance lectures, and other enriching activities

Graduation Humanities+ Career Life Skills

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Prior to First Year Second Year Third Year Fourth Year After Attendance 1st semester 2nd Semester 1st Semester 2nd Semester 1st Semester 2nd Semester 1st Semester 2nd Semester Graduation Contact Advisement Center Identify and meet advisor Consult with your advisor to track progress Share what your liberal arts major means TakeMyMAPtutorial Determineeducationalgoals Reevaluateyourgraduationplan Evaluateandmodifygoalsasneeded Completefourth-yearandcapstone courses as indicated in the MAP Register for first enrollment Attend major fair Take second-year courses as per major Enroll in third-year courses as indicated on Complete all requirements for graduation MAP the major MAP Take Foreign Language Create a graduation Enroll in Advanced Writing and other Enroll in Advanced Writing and other Apply for Order cap and Placement exam (if needed) plan University Core skills courses University Core skills courses graduation gown Review MAP for your major Understand University Core and major Apply for teaching major (if you are a Complete foreign language residency (if Graduate requirements teaching major) required for major) Review University Become familiar with BYU calendar, deadlines, Search admission requirements to Monitor graduate Prepare for graduate Apply to graduate Identify job skills acquired Requirements terminology (MyMap, MAPs, Route Y) graduate or professional schools school preparation exams school in your liberal arts major Understand AP/IB Sign up for Freshman Mentoring Pursue potential graduate school equivalencies opportunities Attend Orientation Take introductory and first-year courses Match abilities, financial commitment, in the major and location to graduate school Understand Religion Transfer Learn to read your progress report Monitor your progress report Select graduate school Review remaining university Learn to interact with faculty in and out of the Build scholarly relationship with a faculty requirements classroom member Contact Advisement Center to Explore Humanities+ enriching opportunities Learn resume writing and interviewing Complete Seek out mentored Complete Mentor current students determine major equivalent (internships, mentored research, study abroad, skills for internship opportunities Humanities+ research mentored with internship courses minors, University Honors, etc.) internship experience opportunities research opportunities Submitmostrecenttranscript Attendinformationworkshops Attendinternshipworkshopsandfairs EnrollinStDev317 to BYU Get to know at least one faculty member Explore mentored learning opportunities with Use Humanities+ experiences to clarify career Capitalize on liberal arts and transferable skills faculty goals Engage in Humanities+ enriched learning Integrate Humanities+ and educational plans Apply Humanities+ experiences from your activities portfolio to your resume Explore internship opportunities through the Learn how to market your liberal arts and Humanities Advisement Center Humanities+ skills to employers Identify career opportunities for your major Monitor career preparation Pursue potential career opportunities Become an alumni contact Takecoursesinareasofinterest Attendcareerworkshops Developtransferable Attendcareerfairs Setupinterviewswithrecruitersthrough skills Career Placement Take career Explore career Clarify career goals through Humanities+ Experience different job settings (internship, Match abilities, financial commitment, and assessments options for your major experiences job-shadowing, volunteer, part-time work) location to job offers Learn job-shadowing and other career Identify job market skills from your major search skills Keep a portfolio Add Humanities+ and educational Use career experiences from portfolio to build Select job from offers experiences to portfolio resume Build a professional/job network Utilize job network Determinefinancialaidand Useresourcestoimproveacademicsuccessskills Takepartinenrichingextracurricularactivities Engageinstudentinvolvementwithpeers Completeleadershipexperiences scholarship options Prepare for college life Attend student involvement activities (BYUSA, Seek involvement with peers (Humanities Stud- Seek out leadership experiences Seek opportunities for “lifelong learning and Humanities Student Council, clubs, etc.) ent Council, student journals, academic clubs) service” Attend devotionals and forums, college Focus on life/school balance Balance life/school Focus on life/work balance lectures, and other enriching activities


Table 1. Major/Minor Internship Coordinators

Program Advisor E-mail address Phone OfficeChinese DanaBourgerie [email protected] 422-4952 3069JFSBEnglish PhillipSnyder [email protected] 422-2487 4179JFSBFrench YvonLeBras [email protected] 422-2288 3139JFSBItalian CinziaNoble [email protected] 422-3389 3139JFSBSlavic&EastEuropean GrantLundberg [email protected] 422-2615 3092JFSBGerman&Austrian RobMcFarland [email protected] 422-8331 3104JFSBAsian&NearEasternLangs MasakazuWatabe [email protected] 422-2945 3077JFSBHmnties,Clsscs,&Comp.Lit. CharlotteStanford [email protected] 3047JFSBAmericanStudies JillRudy [email protected] 422-2869 4157JFSBLinguistics/TESOL(majs/minors) JanisNuckolls [email protected] 422-3492 4655JFSBEditing DorisDant [email protected] 422-4707 4069JFSBCmptrsintheHmnties(CHUM) CharlesBush [email protected] 422-7439 1163CJFSBLinguisticsComputing AlanMelby [email protected] 422-2144 4051JFSBPhilosophy DanielW.Graham [email protected] 422-2223 4086JFSBRussian TonyBrown [email protected] 422-7012 3093JFSBSpanish&Portuguese RobSmead [email protected] 422-2636 3153JFSBScandinavian(Danish,Finnish, ChristopherOscarson christopher_oscarson 422-9037 3033JFSB Icelandic & Norweigan) @byu.edu

Internship Resources

• HumanitiesInternshipandInternshipCoordinatorDatabase,http://humanities.byu.edu/advisement

• InternshipOffice,130AB-34,801-422-3337,[email protected]

• WashingtonSeminar,944SWKT,801-422-6029,[email protected], http://fhs.byu.edu//washsem/

• KennedyInternationalInternships,280HRCB,801-422-8687,[email protected],http://kennedy.byu.edu/isp

• CareerPlacement,RichardAng,2410WSC,801-422-3000,[email protected]

• ExploratoryInternships,JamesBurton,2500WSC,801-422-3826,[email protected]


“While on BYU’s Study Abroad Program to Siena Italy in 2006, I was able to enjoy an internship at Orto de’ Pecci: the local historic Public Garden & Restaurant for the city of Siena. While interning there I was completely sub-merged in the Italian language as a prep chef in the restaurant kitchen. . . . My internship there in Siena was more than just a culinary or cultural experience. Rather it was a once in a lifetime experience that has changed the way I view the Italian culture and definitely has increased my complete love for the Italian cuisine!”

—Sarah L. Stephenson, Humanities/ArtHistoryBA,2008–2009

“As a paid intern for Shimin Times, I was asked to write about a combination of local events and how I viewed them from an American standpoint.”

—Kiel Willmore, HCSC Vice-President, 2009–2010

“Employers focus on finding graduates with the right skills rather than the right major. . . . Written and verbal communication skills, the abil-ity to solve complex problems, to work well with others, and to adapt in a changing workplace—these are characteristics of a liberal arts ed-ucation.” —Survey by National Association of Colleges and Employers


Mentored Research Students are encouraged to conduct original research under the mentorship of a faculty member either through completing a University Honors thesis as partoftheUniversityHonorsProgram(102AMSRB,[email protected], http://honors.byu.edu) or by seeking research opportunities with faculty. Students can apply for and obtain grants through the Office of Creative Research Awards (ORCA) to pay for costs incurred in theresearch(A-285,801-422-0620,[email protected]).Faculty members are also awarded BYU Mentored Grants (MEGs) to help mentor student research.

These research opportunities will help you go further in your career, schooling, and personal life. In addition, you will stand out from other undergraduates and have greater opportunities to publish, present, and excel in your field of study.

Secondary MajorsSecondary majors will add breadth as well as depth to your education. Second majors in languages are especially recommended to add intercultural under-standing and skills to any major. You will want to plan for and add secondary majors early in your educational career so you can complete studies within four years. (Secondary majors require an application process.)

University HonorsThe University Honors program provides an enriched learning experience by requiring Honors courses as part of the University Core requirements. Honors stu-dents learn the great masterpieces of art and literature, complete both the advanced mathematics and foreign language requirements, provide significant service, keep a portfolio of learning, conduct individual re-search, and write an Honors thesis. These experiences significantly enhance your learning experience and skills. The Honors Program should be started in the freshman year. Contact the University Honors Program in102AMSRBforfurtherinformation(801-422-5226,[email protected], http://honors.byu.edu/).

Study Abroad/International InternshipsThe world is becoming more globalized, which impacts not only cultures but markets. Study Abroad offers the opportunity to experience the culture of another coun-try firsthand and to increase your global awareness.

International internships offer students the op-portunity to have work experiences in another country and culture. Not only do students gain real-world work experience, they also increase their understanding of global issues.

Professionally Relevant MinorsMinors offer the opportunity to have a second focus of study in another area that complements your major. Many minors require courses that teach important concepts and skills that make you more marketable as an employee. Research your options and choose a minor that will add marketable skills sets to your liberal arts major.

“Education is the power to think clearly, the power to act well in the world’s work, and the power to appreciate life.” —Brigham Young


Step 1—Take Self-Assessments and Explore Majors and Careers (as noted in years one and two)Your skills, interests, personality, and values play an important part in your major and career choices. Assessments help you gather information about your-self to help you explore options and make informed career decisions.

The following assessment tests will help you determine your skills, interests, and values and can help guide your choice of major and career. Most teststake35–50minutestocomplete,mayrequireasmall fee, and should be followed up with a ca-reer counselor for analysis of test results. All tests are available in the Career and Academic Success Center(CASC,2590WSC)andmanyarealsoavail-able on their Web site: http://ccc.byu.edu/casc/career-assessments.

On-campus resources:➢DISCOVER➢ Campbell Interest and Skill Survey (CISS)➢ Strong Interest Inventory (SII)➢Self-DirectedSearch(SDS)➢ Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)➢StudentDevelopment117(StDev117)

Online resources: ➢ CASC workshop: Choosing a Major and Career➢ Bestdegreechoice.com➢ www.careerkey.org➢ www.careeronestop.org➢ Vault Career Library (http://www.vault.com/wps/

portal/usa)

Step 2—Discover Your Options There are many career exploration resources on campus and online. The following resources will help you narrow your choices and answer important career questions:“HowmuchmoneywillImake?”“DoIneedmore education to do this job?” “Will there be a job for me when I graduate?” and “What does someone in this career do all day?”• CASCLibrary,2590WSC(http://ccc.byu.edu/casc)• HumanitiesCareerManual(http://humanities.byu.

edu/advisement/career_manual.html)• ChronicleLibraryofOccupationalBriefs• OccupationalOutlookHandbook(www.bls.gov)• MajortoCareerDatabase(http://ccc.byu.edu/uac/

files/pdfs/major_to_career.pdf)• Careerbookslike:

➢ Smart Moves for Liberal Arts Grads➢ What Color is Your Parachute?

Career Preparations“What are you passionate about?”“What fascinates you?” “What are your career dreams?”

“For years, many of our country's most wealthy and privileged families have sent their children to high-quality residential colleges and universities for a liberal-arts education. They are well aware of the many lifelong benefits of such an education. For example, an estimated 40 percent of the Fortune 500 chief executive officers have graduated from a liberal-arts college or received a degree with a liberal-arts major.”

—WilliamDurden,Liberal Arts for All, Not Just the Rich

Have you asked yourself these questions? Are you still puzzled about how to choose a career and prepare for the job market with a major that does not have a specific career path? The following steps will help you prepare for your career path.


Step 3—Increase your Marketability with Humanities+The skills, knowledge, views, and critical thinking you have gained in your major in the College of Humanities qualify you to make unique contributions to the world of work. Identify and maximize your liberal arts skills and add meaningful, relevant enriched learning experi-ences to prepare for the job market or add value to your graduate studies. You will find additional intern-ship information at these Web sites:

On-campus resources:➢ College of Humanities (http://humanities.byu.

edu/internships/view.php)➢ Marriott School (http://marriottschool.byu.edu/

internships/)➢ BYU Internship Office: http://webpub.byu.edu/

internships-byu/➢ eRecruiting (http://ccc.byu.edu/ucs/erecruiting)

Online resources:➢ Campus Career Center (www.campuscareercenter.

com)➢UniversityofDreams(www.summerinternships.

com)➢ Monster college (www.college.monster.com)

Step 4—Conduct a Job Search

Plan your job search carefully and keep it focused, organized, and on track. Listed are resources that will help you with the successful job search skills of job-shadowing, resume writing, interviewing, networking, and online job searches:

• CareeradvisorsintheHumanitiesAdvisementCenterandCareerPlacementServices(2410WSC)


• Careerfairsandexpos:TeacherFair,TechFair,University Career Fair, Humanities Career Expo (careerfair.byu.edu)

• eRecruiting(byu.experience.com):searchjoblist-ings and internships, apply for jobs, gather company information, view event schedules, find tips for marketing yourself to employers

• BYUCareerBlog(employmentcareer.blogspot.com)• Humanities+ Career Blog (humanitiesplus.byu.edu)• AlumniCareerServices(alumni.byu.edu/career

-services): network with other BYU graduates or seek employment with one of the hundreds of jobs listed weekly

• StudentDevelopmentcourses:StDev317(CareerTransitions) is designed to aid in preparation for and management of the critical transition to the world of workorgraduateschool;seealsoStDev198R(Lawlecture series)

• CareerandAcademicSuccessCenter(CASC):findprinted and online sources to assist with career planning and job search

• GlobalCareer(globalcareer.byu.edu)• Careerbuilder.com• InternationalJobOpportunities(www.rileyguide.com)• TheFederalGovernmentOfficialJobSite(www.

usajobs.gov)

On the Value of Liberal Arts:Better Managers:“Liberal arts students advance more quickly to middle and senior management positions than their colleagues who pursued other fields of study. . . . These gradu-ates become employees that are ready to learn.” (AT&T Management Study)

Leadership Skills:“The liberal arts are more effective in teaching com-munication skills, general knowledge and information, an understanding of people, an appreciation of ethical concerns, an ability to organize and prioritize, and vital leadershipskills.”(Fortune500Study)

Communication Skills:“Strong communications skills are the single most important attribute a candidate can have—and also the one most lacking among job applicants.” (Poll of hiring managers by NACE)

Problem-solving Skills:“A broad liberal arts education is preferred for fu-ture CEOs—blending knowledge of history, culture, philosophy, and economic policy with international experience and problem-solving skills.” (The Wall Street Journal)


A liberal arts education teaches you to:

➢ Integrate different fields of knowledge.➢ Understand broad historical trends.➢ Problem solve within ambiguous contexts.➢ Think imaginatively, critically, and logically.➢ Perceive hidden patterns.

To quote one of our alumni:

“The most valuable benefit of my Humanities education was the development of transferable skills, namely analytical, abstract reasoning (es-tablishing connections between outwardly dispa-rate concepts), creative thinking, and verbal and written communication skills. Unlike specific knowledge, these skills can be applied to a num-ber of areas and are largely self-maintaining, therefore allowing the individual who has them to adapt more easily than those who do not.”

Keep a portfolio of learning experiences and job skills to include in your resume as applicable.

Becoming EducatedTo be considered “educated,” to become a well-rounded citizen of a democratic society, and to be attractive to

many employers, you need to stay current on social, political, and international affairs. This means read-ing serious newspapers and magazines such as the Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, New York Times, Washington Post, Economist, Newsweek, Foreign Affairs, New Republic, and so on. As students of lan-guages, you should also regularly consult the serious newspapers and political magazines of the countries ofyourinterest.Donotjustreadreflectionsofyourown personal views; read widely and across political views to gain a broader and deeper understand of the world you will soon enter.

Liberal Arts Skills • Criticalthinkingandproblemsolving• Passionforyourmajor(showsdedication,commit-

ment, enthusiasm, love of learning)• Languageskillsandculturalsensitivity• Effectiveoralandwrittencommunicationandpersuasion• Globalunderstanding(recognizeandunderstand

global issues, the role of the US in the world, cultural values and traditions of the US and other countries; understand global competition in the marketplace and how it will affect your career)

• Analyticalthinking• Abilitytoseethe“broadview”• Capacityforlifelonglearning

Marketing Your Liberal Arts Skills and Gaining Transferable Skills

“Liberal education is demonstrably the most effective form of education for preparing students to meet the challenges of today’s rapidly changing global economy, and to become the engaged citizens our nation so des-perately needs.” —National Association of Scholars

You acquire many skills in your liberal arts major that employers need and want their employees to have. Learn to articu-late and market those skills to an employer.


Additional Transferable Skills(Humanities Advisement has suggestions for courses and experiences that will help build these skills.)• Integrativeor“hands-on”learning—internships,

mentored research, etc.• Teamworkandcollaborationskills—mentoredre-

search, group projects, etc. • Abilitytoanalyze,evaluate,andinterpretdata• Abilitytoplanandmanageaproject• Creativityandinnovation• Leadership• Learningagility• Technology

“The reason that Apple is able to make products like iPad is because we always try to be at the intersection of technology and liberal arts, to be able to get the best of both.” —Steve Jobs

Employable Traits • Flexibility• Self-reliance• Integrity• Persistence• Self-motivation• Accountability• Hope• Responsibility• Risktaking• Vision• Initiative• Curiosity• Agility• Balance• Socialskills• Confidence• Self-discipline• Forwardthinking

Academic Departments and Programs:• AmericanStudies• Asian&NearEasternLanguages• English• French&Italian• Germanic&SlavicLanguages• Humanities,Classics,&ComparativeLiterature• HumanitiesComputing• Linguistics&EnglishLanguage• Philosophy• Spanish&Portuguese

American Studies

American Studies is the study of American humani-ties, literature, history, political science, and culture; it provides the opportunity to build learning breadth as well as depth. It is an excellent liberal arts degree for independent-minded students who want a less-traveled educational path.

Major Minor

-American Studies -Western American Studies

College of Humanities


You may wonder what other learning opportunities are available in the College of Humanities. Read through the depart-ments and the majors and minors. You may find another area of study or a language that will enrich your learning experi-ence at BYU.


Asian & Near Eastern LanguagesChinese, Japanese, and Korean majors aim to develop competence in the language; an understanding and appreciation of the peoples, literatures, and cultures of those areas of the world; and the ability to think critically as well as to communicate effectively and appropriately in cultural contexts.

Majors Minors

-Chinese -Arabic-Japanese -Chinese, Chinese Teaching-Korean -Hebrew -Japanese, Japanese Teaching -Korean

EnglishEnglish is primarily the study of British and American literature. It also includes the study of imaginative literature, rhetoric, and creative writing. English majors learn to write, research, publish for professional audiences, and develop critical read-ing, writing, and thinking skills. English Teaching prepares students to teach at the secondary level.

Majors Minors

-English -English-English Teaching -English Teaching

“Literature is unbelievably helpful because no matter what business you are in, you are dealing with interpersonal relationships. . . . It gives you an appreciation of what makes people tick.”

—Michael Eisner, former CEO of Disney(majoredinEnglish)

French & ItalianFrench and Italian majors learn to sharpen analytical and communication skills through the study of lan-guage and literature. Majors develop proficiency in lis-tening, reading, writing, and speaking and learn to use literature to discover and broaden their understanding of cultural and universal issues and values.

Majors Minors-French Studies -French-French Teaching -French Teaching-Italian -Italian


Germanic & Slavic LanguagesGerman and Russian majors acquire and improve language skills in all areas of competency: speaking, reading, writing, and aural comprehension, including an understanding of the structure and history of the language.

Majors Minors

-German Linguistics -German-German Literature -German Teaching-German Teaching -Russian-Russian -Russian Teaching

Humanities, Classics, & Comparative Literature Humanities majors study human intellectual and artistic creativity and the record of human experi-ence as seen in the arts. They learn from history, fine arts, literature, music, foreign languages, etc. Classical Studies majors learn essential knowledge of philoso-phy, ancient history, archaeology, biblical studies, and the literary tradition of Western Europe, as well as a traditional grounding in the classics. Comparative Literature majors study literature in its totality, not only beyond the confines of any one national tradi-tion but also in its relationship with other areas of knowledge.

Majors-Classical Studies—Classics -Classical Studies—Classical Civilization-Classical Studies—Greek Emphasis-Classical Studies—Latin Emphasis-Comparative Literature-Humanities-Latin Teaching

Minors-Classical Studies—Greek-Classical Studies—Latin-Humanities-Latin Teaching-Scandinavian Studies

Humanities ComputingThe Humanities Computing minor is designed to com-plement and supplement a student’s major program. Instructional Applications courses are popular electives for teaching majors, particularly in foreign language and TESOL. Students with interests in writing and edit-ing enjoy print or Internet publishing courses. Those interested in computer programming can take several courses that will teach them programming applications.

Minor-Humanities Computing


Linguistics & English LanguageLinguistics is the scientific study of language in all its aspects—from the smallest units of sound to the largest units of text and discourse. Students in English Language gain detailed knowledge of the English lan-guage and language-based analytical skills. Students are specially prepared to contribute to the advancement of our civilization and the mission of the Church.

Majors Minors-English Language -Linguistics-Linguistics -Linguistic Computing -TESOL -Editing

PhilosophyPhilosophy majors study significant texts and analyze issues in diverse disciplines from the logical and scien-tific to the poetic and religious, leading to basic habits of mind needed for mature and responsible judgment.

Majors Minors-Philosophy -Philosophy -Logic

“Philosophy teaches you to ask deeper questions, how to think through a tough problem.”

—Brude Bodaken, CEO of Blue Shield (BA and MA in philosophy)

Spanish & PortugueseSpanish and Portuguese majors study the languages and literatures of a wide spectrum of cultures. Spanish represents a vibrant literature that stands at the fore-front of twentieth-century excellence and innovation—a linguist’s paradise of dialects, rapid changes, and de-velopment. Such breadth gives multiple opportunities for developing skill in the spoken language as well as in listening, reading, writing, and translating. A Spanish or Portuguese major provides a demanding, intriguing, and pleasurable experience.

Majors Minors

-Spanish -Spanish-Spanish Teaching -Spanish Teaching-Spanish Translation -Portuguese-Portuguese -Portuguese Teaching


Additional Resources

Table 2: Humanities College Departments and Centers

AmericanStudies 4905JFSB 2-6692 http://amstudies.byu.edu/Asian&NearEasternLang 3064JFSB 2-3396 http://asiane.byu.edu/home.php [email protected] 4198JFSB 2-4938 http://english.byu.edu/ [email protected]&Italian 3134JFSB 2-2209 http://frenital.byu.edu/ [email protected]&SlavicLanguages 3112JFSB 2-4923 http://germslav.byu.edu/ [email protected], Classics, andComparativeLiterature 2008JFSB 2-4448 http://hccl.byu.edu/home.php [email protected]&EnglishLang 4064JFSB 2-2937 http://linguistics.byu.edu/home.php [email protected] 4086JFSB 2-2721 http://philosophy.byu.edu/[email protected]&Portuguese 3190JFSB 2-2837 http://spanport.byu.edu/home.phpCenterforLanguageStudies 3086JFSB 2-1201 http://cls.byu.edu/ [email protected] 3067JFSB 2-9189 http://chineseflagship.byu.edu/ chinese-flagshipWritingCenter 4026JKB 2-4306 http://humanities.byu.edu/ @byu.edu english/writingcenter/

Table 3: University Resources

AccessibilityCenter 1520WSC 2-2767 https://uac.byu.edu/ [email protected] D-155ASB 2-4104 http://saas.byu.edu/ admissions_services admissionsServices @byu.eduAcademicSupport 2500WSC 2-2723 academic_support @byu.eduCareerCenter 2590WSC 2-2689 http://ccc.byu.edu/ [email protected] 1500WSC 2-3035 http://nirvana.byu.edu/cc/ [email protected] 3500WSC 2-4668 https://deanofstudents.byu.edu/EnglishCompositionOffice 4110JFSB 2-3565 http://humanities.byu.edu/english composition @byu.eduFinancialAid D-155ASB 2-4104 http://saas.byu.edu/ebrochure/BYU/ Financial_Aid_and_Scholarships_Guide /Step_1__Count_the_Cost/FreshmanMentoring 2014JKB 2-8176 http://freshmanmentoring.byu.edu/GeneralEducation 350MSRB 2-3036 http://ge.byu.edu/ [email protected] B-150ASB 2-4218GraduateStudies 150FPH 2-4091 http://www.byu.edu/gradstudies/ [email protected] 4440WSC 2-2847 https://honorcode.byu.edu/ [email protected] 102MSRB 2-5497 http://honors.byu.edu/ [email protected]

Listed below is contact information for departments and centers in the college that can be of help to you, like the Writing Center in 4026 JKB. We have also listed other advisement and support offices on campus that you may wish to utilize as you move through your college years. As always, feel free to contact or come into the Humanities Advisement Center in 1175 JFSB for any questions or concerns you may have.


HumanitiesDean’sOffice 4002JFSB 2-2779 http://human.byu.edu/ [email protected] 1141JFSB 2-5424 http://hlrc.byu.edu/ [email protected]/ResCenter 1163JFSB 2-3512 http://htrsc.byu.edu/IndependentStudy 206HCEB 2-2868 http://ce.byu.edu/is/site/ [email protected] 130AB-34 2-3337 http://webpub.byu.edu/internships-byu [email protected] 1351WSC 2-2695 https://internationalservices.byu.edu/ [email protected] 1320WSC 2-3065 https://multicultural.byu.edu/ [email protected] 3328WSC 2-2318 http://ccc.byu.edu/ppa/ [email protected](Medical/Dental) 3328WSC 2-1627 http://ccc.byu.edu/ppa/ health_professionsPre-Management 3328WSC 2-1828 http://ccc.byu.edu/ppa/ @byu.eduRecords(Transcripts) B-150ASB 2-2631 http://saas.byu.edu/registrar/records/ transcripts.php @byu.eduRegistration B-130ASB 2-2824 http://saas.byu.edu/registrar/ [email protected] D-155ASB 2-4104 http://saas.byu.edu/ebrochure/ [email protected] BYU/Financial_Aid_and_ @byu.edu Scholarships_GuideTestingCenter 265HGB 2-2861 https://testing.byu.edu/ [email protected] D-148ASB 2-8566 http://saas.byu.edu/admissions/ [email protected] transferServices/transferEvaluation InternationalTransfer A-152ASB 2-7535WritingCenter 4026JFSB 2-4306 http://humanities.byu.edu/english/ [email protected] writingcenter/Women'sServices 1500WSC 2-4877 https://wsr.byu.edu/ [email protected]

Table 4: College Advisement Centers

Education 120MCKB 2-3426 http://education.byu.edu/ess/ mse-studentservices @byu.eduEngineering&Technology 242CB 2-4325 http://www.et.byu.edu/ engineering_advisement @byu.eduFamily,Home,& 151SWKT 2-3541 http://fhss.byu.edu/fhssadv/ [email protected] Social Sciences FineArts/CommunicationsD-444HFAC 2-3537 http://cfac.byu.edu/ [email protected] 273HRCB 2-3548 http://kennedy.byu.edu/advisement kennedy_advisement /advisement.php @byu.eduLifeSciences 380WIDB 2-3042 http://lifesciences.byu.edu/ [email protected] studentservices/ Management 460TRNB 2-4285 http://marriottschool.byu.edu/ [email protected] managementNursing 551SWKT 2-4144 http://nursing.byu.edu/academics/ nursing_advisement UnderGrad/advisement.aspx @byu.eduPhysical&MathSciences N-179ESC 2-6270 http://cpms.byu.edu/current- physmath.advisement students/advisement-center/ @byu.eduUniversityAdvisement 2502WSC 2-3826 http://ccc.byu.edu//uac/ university.advisement @byu.edu

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